There definately seems to be some improvement in the market this year. For the past few years, recruitment has been sporadic or required high hours on jets. A look at the recent ad's in FI this year include BA (400h Multicrew), Qatar (Low hours for the first time), EAAC (Non type rated considered), and many more.
This week FI has Malaysia Airlines looking for crew too. Even if low hours guys cant get into these jobs, there must be movement at the bottom of the ladder. The question is who are these companies that are loosing pilots? (FlyBe is one).
Best of luck guys, there be light at the end of the tunnel!